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Photo Courtesy of GGHI Jen Pretty, vice president of operations for Channel Point Village (holding scissors), prepares to cut the ceremonial ribbon on Thursday, March 23, to unveil a newly remodeled memory care wing. The ceremony was planned in coordination with Greater Grays Harbor Inc.

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Channel Point Village unveils new memory care facility

Remodeled wing looks to provide a variety of all-inclusive services

Employment Securities Department Grays Harbor County saw its unemployment rate rise for the fifth consecutive month to 9.2% in February, maintaining its position as the seventh-highest jobless rate across the state, according to statistics released by the Washington Employment Securities Department. The increase is 0.4% higher than what was reported in January.

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Grays Harbor unemployment rises to 9.2%; remains 7th highest statewide

Washington’s unemployment rate is one of the worst in the country despite job growth

Courtesy photos / Madison Radonski Following a three-year hiatus of the Grays Harbor Indoor Pro Rodeo, the event returned with a record turnout and mass enthusiasm from the community, selling out the first two nights of the three-day rodeo.

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Grays Harbor Indoor Pro Rodeo sees record turnout; mass excitement

Event organizers praise community engagement following multi-year hiatus

With $10,000 being granted to the Raymond High School Cheerleaders (pictured) by the Bill Belichick Foundation, the plan is to invest the funds into new cheer mats and promote youth cheer within the school district. (RHS Cheer)

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Raymond High School Cheerleaders awarded $10,000 grant

Reward money will be used to acquire new mats and promote youth cheer

Arby’s officially opened for business in Elma on Tuesday, March 21 and welcomed the first of what is expected to be many customers in its future.

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A new player in town

Arby’s officially opens for business in Elma’s growing business district

Photo Courtesy of Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Set to return to the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds for the first time since 2019, the Elma Indoor Pro Rodeo is expected to receive a large attendance throughout the three-day event from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26.

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Indoor pro rodeo to draw thousands to Elma Fairgrounds

Three-day event set to feature live music, dancing, and multiple competitions

Allen Leister / The Daily World Hundreds of people crowded into the main venue of the Ocean Shores Convention Center to taste and vote on the best clam chowder during the 15th annual Razor Clam and Seafood Festival on Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19. Participants judged chowder from seven different dining establishments local to Ocean Shores.

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Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival sees high temps and turnout

Highlights included chowder tasting, crab feed, craft vendors, and more

Despite stagnant gas prices across Washington and nationwide for the better part of the last month, Grays Harbor County drivers like Dave Hawtrone could see some monetary relief the next time he needs a fill up due to decreasing prices in oil and economic turbulence.

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Gas prices remain stagnant amid tumbling stock and oil markets

Data suggests consumers could see pump costs decrease if the pattern continues

Allen Leister / The Daily World #10 David Quigg, the owner of Quigg & Co Real Estate, attempts a mid-range jumper over #40 Karter Zillyette of the Grays Harbor Hawks’ White Hawks lineup in the first game of the 11th annual Celebrity Basketball Game & Fundraiser.

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11th annual celebrity basketball game draws massive crowd

Auction and raffle fundraiser rakes in more than $15,000 for Grays Harbor Hawks

Daily World File Photos Trial for multiple counts of identity theft levied against Jordan Bowers was delayed on Monday, March 13 during a trial readiness hearing at the Grays Harbor Superior Court due to state prosecutors being granted a motion of continuance. The new trial date has been slated for May 2 and is expected to last up to four days.

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Identity theft trial for Jordan Bowers delayed

State granted motion of continuance to May 2 by order of judge; plea deal still available

Children from ages six to 11 used their imaginations to build their lego creations alongside their fellow peers and parents during Lego Club at the Montesano Timberland Regional Library on Wednesday, March 8. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Unleashing your inner engineer; one brick at a time

Montesano Lego Club sees high engagement from local youth

Allen Leister / The Daily World More than 30 women gathered for Women & Wings to celebrate and reflect women’s empowerment as well as enjoy deep-fried chicken wings during International Women’s Day at Shujacks Bar & Grill, in Elma.

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Women supporting women

Grays Harbor women come together in recognition of International Women’s Day

Photo Courtesy of ESD Grays Harbor County saw its unemployment rate rise for the fourth consecutive month to 8.8% in January, positioning the county as the seventh highest jobless rate across the state, according to new data released by the Washington Employment Securities Department. The increase is 1.2% higher than what was reported in December 2022

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Grays Harbor jumps to 8.8 percent unemployment; 7th highest statewide

Jobless rate drops to 53-year low nationwide while Washington continues to climb